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monotheism


Definition of monotheism

noun

[mass noun]
  • the doctrine or belief that there is only one God.

Derivatives

monotheist

noun & adjective

monotheistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk/

adjective

monotheistically

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk(ə)li/

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from mono- 'one' + Greek theos 'god' + -ism

monotheism in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of monotheism in the US English dictionary